Oceans Ate Alaska

Oceans Ate Alaska
Origin Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
Genres Metalcore[1]
Years active 2011 (2011)–present
Labels Fearless
Website oceansatealaska.co.uk
Members
  • James Harrison
  • Adam Zytkiewicz
  • Chris Turner
  • James Kennedy
  • Mike Stanton
Past members
  • Alex Hurdley
  • Josh Salthouse
  • George Arvanitis

Oceans Ate Alaska are a British metalcore band from Birmingham, formed in 2011 and signed to Fearless Records.

History

Oceans Ate Alaska signed to Density Records in 2012, a year after their formation in 2011. They have released two EPs with the label.[2] In 2014, the band signed to Fearless Records.[3] The band was featured on Fearless Records' compilation album Punk Goes Pop 6, covering "Drunk in Love" by Beyoncé.[4][5]

On 7 October 2014 the band released a new song "Blood Brothers",[6] on 6 January 2015, the band released the second single "Floorboards", announcing the release of their debut album Lost Isles for 24 February 2015.[7]

On 26 January 2015, the band released the music video for the third single "Vultures and Sharks".[8]

The band was also confirmed to be playing the entire 2016 Vans Warped Tour.

Members

Current

  • James Harrison – lead vocals (2011–present)
  • Adam Zytkiewicz – lead guitar, backing vocals (2011–present)
  • Chris Turner – drums (2011–present)
  • James "Jibs" Kennedy – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012–present)
  • Mike Stanton – bass (2012–present)

Former

  • Alex Hurdley – bass (2011)
  • Josh Salthouse – rhythm guitar (2011–2012)
  • George Arvanitis – bass (2011–2012)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
  • Taming Lions (2012)
  • Into the Deep (2012)
Demos
  • "The Puppeteer" (2012)
Singles/music videos
  • "Clocks" (2011)
  • "To Catch a Flame" (2012)
  • "No Strings" (2013)
  • "Blood Brothers" (2014)
  • "Floorboards" (2015)
  • "Vultures and Sharks" (2015)
  • "High Horse" (2016)

References

  1. ↑ "Album Review: OCEANS ATE ALASKA Lost Isles". Metal Injection. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015. Lost Isles is a really refreshing release in the world of new metalcore, and I think Oceans Ate Alaska is going to have a good run.
  2. ↑ Kraus, Brian. "Oceans Ate Alaska sign to Density Records". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Fearless Records signs Oceans Ate Alaska". Lambgoat. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  4. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Listen to parts of Oceans Ate Alaska's 'Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6' cover". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  5. ↑ "Video: Oceans Ate Alaska In-Studio Recording Cover of Beyonce's "Drunk In Love"". Revolver Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  6. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. "Oceans Ate Alaska sign to Fearless Records; stream new single". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
  7. ↑ "Oceans Ate Alaska - Floorboards (Lyric Video)". YouTube. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  8. ↑ "Oceans Ate Alaska - Vultures And Sharks (Official Music Video)". YouTube. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
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